B4J Code Snippet [B4X] Tips for AI - Vibe Coding !!!!

B4J 10.5 is a fact, and I think Erel should take the next step—we can help him somehow. I've already made some presentations on B4X and AI-powered coding to our Greek Union for Business Programmers... I believe B4X will gain more fans.

After some weeks of many tests and Excellent results - i am here to share some knowledge to all members of forums that will help them go at next level...

First of all I want to check this thread (@Blueforcer gave me great instructions):

B4XCopilot - A.I. Assistant

Introducing B4X Copilot: Harness the Power of AI in Your B4X IDE B4X Copilot is an inofficial external tool completely written in B4J, designed to integrate the most common AI (GPT, Claude, Gemini) advanced language model capabilities into your B4X programming environment. Whether you're...

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After a lot of tests and creation of projects - I am sure that... gemini-cli can help you a lot !

I have some tips to share for GEMINI-CLI and specifically for GEMINI.MD - add those lines and you will remember me:

## Project Overview
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- **SQLite**: In the `b4j/yourproject` directory, you'll find all SQLite command-line tools. Use them to export SQLite schemas or work directly on `objects/yourdb.db`—but only after asking me twice if it involves anything beyond reading the schema.
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## Using External APIs Instructions
1. In the `external_api` folder, you'll find plenty of information about the structure of XML and JSON files. PDF, DOC, XLS file can be here.
2. In the `external_api/examples` folder, you'll find some examples.

## File Handling
- When adding modules, classes, or handlers, also add them to the project file `yourproject.b4j` in the way B4X (specifically B4J) expects. This allows them to appear in the project with just a refresh, without needing manual imports.
- Note: When we say "main," we mean `yourproject.b4j`.

## Syntax Error Checking
- Compile the project after every change using this command:
"C:\Program Files\Anywhere Software\B4J\B4JBuilder.exe" -Task=Build -BaseFolder="D:\B4J\yourproject\" -Project="yourproject.b4j"
- If it returns an errorlevel different from 0, review your changes. Ultimately, consult the B4X documentation for correct syntax: [B4X Documentation](https://www.b4x.com/android/documentation.html).

2nd Step - very semantic - if you are using sqlite database...
Download SQLite CMD Line tools from here, unzip them in root folder of project and the gemini-cli will now have the hands to use them !

Also the Syntax Error Checking, give extra hands to your gemini-cli...

For those believe need to pay something... I am gonna say... that gemini cli.. no need a penny (until today) and using it with /auth (Login with Google account) - no need API key !!!

So I hope @Erel think next step for an extra window frame in b4j - as i have it as vision here:

[Wish or Idea] What do you want to build today ?

Hi there! A few years ago, at the early days of AI, I had a wish for @Erel — to create an assistant integrated into the B4X IDE, something similar to the old Microsoft assistant. I wanted a lovable, interactive helper at the top of the IDE — like the classic animated cursor characters that...

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* ;-) With 10% from sales, I can be a great consultant!

 

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Another tip:

Someone gonna say... hey your solution can't create automatically ui... i m gonna say... you are wrong!

check this: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/t...e-layouts-files-to-json-and-vice-versa.41623/

Now use your fantasy and make the changes to give the bal files with cmd arguments... to convert bal to json... and vice versa

Give the rules in MD file...

Now the AI can design too... not only write code...